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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 12+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, £65 - £75 per guest (Earlybird price of £65 applies if you book into a public session 21+ days ahead, otherwise £75 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £70/guest for 2+ guests)
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Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 5:07pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
5 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 13 Feb 2027.
- Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm, £75 per person
- Sat 21 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm, £65 per person (early-bird)
- Sat 12 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm, £65 per person (early-bird)
- Sat 16 Jan 2027, 11am-1pm, £65 per person (early-bird)
- Sat 13 Feb 2027, 11am-1pm, £65 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
A beautiful raffia embroidery hoop art piece
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
Enthusiasm to try something new!
Add-on available for this class
- 'Raffia Embroidery' Book (£12)
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Location
50 Westminster Bridge Road
This venue is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from Lambeth North Station and a 9-minute walk from Waterloo Station. It's also easily accessible by several bus routes, including the 1, 12, 53, 68, 148, 172, 176, 188, 344, 360, 453 & C10.
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Recent reviews of Raffia Embroidery Hoop Art Workshop
- 5/5 from Jocelyn, attended May 2026: A really enjoyable class learning how to make an artwork using raffia. Tihara was patient and knowledgeable guiding us through the steps and sharing the history of the Caribbean and the use of raffia. It was a calming creative space to learn, chat and relax.
- 5/5 from Naomi Jackson, attended Jul 2025: Really lovely class. Initially I thought it was quite expensive, but the teaching and materials were really high-quality. Raffia embroidery is also way harder than it looks! Really lovely community to feel to the lesson also. Will definitely do another class.
- 5/5 from Chandra Adams, attended Jul 2025: Tihara was an amazing host. She encouraged?us all and genuinely was very appreciative of her class. I really enjoyed the entry level raffia weaving class and would be keen to do other classes, maybe raffia bags?
- 5/5 from Pip Field, attended Jul 2025: We did raffia embroidery with 2 lovely ladies who thought of everything, slide show and talk, workshop, cold driNks and biscuits...Even a bag to carry our work home in and a gift. Very friendly and fun, we loved every minute..THANK YOU!
- 5/5 from Louise Twycross-Lewis, attended Mar 2025: I loved Tihara's workshop! It was a real treat too to hear about her fashion inspirations and work at the start. Really enjoyed my raffia embroidery experience and pleased with what I made! Was very appreciative of the lovely gift box too - thank you so nuch! ️
- 5/5 from Melyssa Amoako, attended Mar 2025: Great class, well planned out! So much fun! Tihara was great giving us insight into Rafia origins and Caribbean histories.
- 5/5 from Genevieve, attended Mar 2025: A stunning workshop that I would recommend to any and everybody, especially those from a West Indian background. Tihara is so talented and so generous. She showed us step by step and allowed our creative juices to flow. With a detailed intro and surprise to end with, it was amazing from beginning to end. Thank you Tihara.
- 5/5 from Joanne Crossley, attended Mar 2025: The class was a lovely opportunity to learn something new. Tihara wasexcellent in explaining clearly what to do. It was a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning!
- 5/5 from Adrianne Lowe, attended Mar 2025: I really enjoyed the workshop. The two hour workshop flew by. The hosts Tihara and Tihara's mum were welcoming and knowledgeable. I learnt alot about raffia and the historical significance of raffia in Caribbean crafts.
- 5/5 from Mina Temple, attended Mar 2025: A very well planned and facilitated workshop. A great deal of thought and care had gone into every detail. I (75yrs) took my god daughter (30 yrs) and we both enjoyed it thoroughly. Congratulations to Tihara and her mother. Thank you so much
Your teacher
The brand, Tihara Smith, is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture I founded the brand after graduating from UCA Epsom back in 2018, where I found my love for raffia embroidery. I developed this unique craft while creating my Windrush-inspired graduate collection. This was a special time in my journey, where I had the opportunity to explore my Caribbean heritage through design. One of the outfits from my graduate collection was even acquired by the London Museum in 2021! It’s lovely to know that my designs will help preserve and tell the Windrush story to present and future visitors to the museum.I'm passionate about sharing my love for the Caribbean and raffia embroidery – it's a beautiful way to connect with my heritage and my grandparents from St Lucia and Jamaica who have inspired me. I've been lucky enough to teach workshops for amazing organisations like the V&A and Somerset House, and I've even led team sessions for companies like Sage Publishing, Not On the High Street and Palantir. Beyond raffia embroidery, I also design and create a range of products like greeting cards and accessories, all with a touch of Caribbean inspiration. You can find my work on my website and in some wonderful shops across the UK and even in Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands!As a creative entrepreneur, I'm driven by my passion for design, my Caribbean heritage, and the power of storytelling. I hope my work brings a little bit of joy and a touch of the Caribbean to everyone who encounters it.
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